Join this Southern born and bred lady, wedding planner for almost forty years, and certified etiquette and protocol consultant for a lively romp through the nuances, subtleties, customs and traditions that define a Southern wedding. Part reminiscence and part etiquette commentary, this little volume is the third in her delightful series on all things Southern. If you've ever wondered about the tradition of a sixpence, who presides over the punch and cake at the reception, the three must-requirements of a proper wedding note, the verse that accompanies the Groom's cake favors, and other such things, then turn the pages and discover What It Means To Have A Southern Wedding.

Long before there was a groom in sight, Cecilia Budd Grimes selected her sterling pattern at a Sip and See with her Virginia-born grandmother, purchased an antique hope chest that she eagerly filled and lovingly and repeatedly tried on the Brussels lace wedding veil her daddy brought her from Europe. Though still a young girl, she was getting ready for her Southern wedding!

Table of Contents (72 pages)

"Something Old, Something New..." Nostalgic Customs from Days Gone By Married in Serenity and Candlelight "Dearly Beloved, We Are Gathered..." "Y'all Better..." Some of the Rules We're Taught to Follow "Let's Go Sip and See..." The Rituals of Gifts Being Properly Grateful The Writing of All Those Than You Notes "Don't You Dare..." Some of the Rules We Don't Dare Break Wedding Etiquette The Do's and Don'ts "Polite Begging" All Those Showers Food Favored by the Southern Bride and her Guests Cheese Straws, Cucumber Sandwiches and the Like...